HIM Clerk - PRN

Uintah Basin Medical Center • Roosevelt, UT

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About The Position

The Health Information Management (HIM) Clerk is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of patient health records. This role supports the daily operations of the HIM department by processing, retrieving, scanning, and filing medical records; assisting with record requests; and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, HIPAA regulations, and federal/state laws. The HIM Clerk plays a vital role in supporting patient care and the overall efficiency of the health information management process.

Requirements

• Accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of patient health records
• Processing, retrieving, scanning, and filing medical records
• Assisting with record requests
• Compliance with organizational policies, HIPAA regulations, and federal/state laws
• Electronic health record (EHR) system
• Release of information (ROI) requests
• HIPAA and organizational guidelines
• Confidentiality and security of patient information
• Tracking and managing incomplete records
• Responding to requests regarding health record information
• Supporting audits and quality assurance reviews
• Organized filing systems for paper and electronic health records

Responsibilities

• Prepare, scan, index, and verify medical records and documents into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Retrieve and file paper and electronic records as needed for patient care, audits, and legal requests.
• Process release of information (ROI) requests in compliance with HIPAA and organizational guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all patient information at all times.
• Track and manage incomplete records, ensuring timely follow-up for missing documentation.
• Respond to requests from clinicians, staff, and external entities regarding health record information.
• Support audits and quality assurance reviews by providing accurate record documentation.
• Monitor and maintain organized filing systems for both paper and electronic health records.
• Perform other clerical or administrative duties as assigned to support the HIM department.
• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• Answers the telephone in a polite and timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized, and function well in stressful situations.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed